Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) have introduced the Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act to increase the availability of mental health services to the underserved.
In honor of Pride Month, the Columbia Gender & Sexuality Program (CGSP) offers a family-friendly guide to support LGBTQIA+ youth and caregivers and to events taking place across the city.
A study led by Matisyahu Shulman, MD, found that rapid administration of extended-release naltrexone was effective compared with the standard procedure used in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
The digital program GriefSteps is based on a model of grief therapy developed by Dr. Katherine Shear that has been used with people with complicated grief to help with successful adaptation to loss.
“It’s unlikely that there will be new effort placed on developing newer, better, medications because fewer people will be affected by this,” said Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
"Thinking through multiple ways something may go poorly and figuring out solutions can help people feel a greater sense of control," Dr. Colleen Cullen says.
Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele says we should be vigilant and consider whether depression could explain changes in behavior, appetite, or energy level.
Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders.